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Avalon Peninsula

Newfoundland’s eclectic far east

St. John’s Mummers Parade: Celebrating Christmas in Disguise
23 Jun 2017

St. John’s Mummers Parade: Celebrating Christmas in Disguise

by M. Williams | posted in: Avalon Peninsula, Customs and Culture | 0

Every year, an ages-old tradition of disguise and revelry comes to life in St. John’s, adding even more color and character to a city already renown for both.

St. John's, Mummers, Christmas
6 Things that Set the City of St. John’s Apart
14 Aug 2016

6 Things that Set the City of St. John’s Apart

by M. Williams | posted in: Avalon Peninsula, Unique Experiences | 0

It’s the uncommon things that make a place memorable, and St. Johns, Newfoundland, has enough of the uncommon about it to make a visit to the city truly unforgettable. 

St. John's, Unusual sights
Jellybean Row: The Color of St. John’s
3 Aug 2016

Jellybean Row: The Color of St. John’s

by M. Williams | posted in: Avalon Peninsula | 0

St. John’s, Newfoundland, is known for the vibrantly colored row houses that help give the city its distinctive character, and the reality measures up to the hype; Jellybean Row really is a must-see visual phenomenon.

St. John's, Jellybean Row, Unusual sights
Cape Spear, Newfoundland: Journey to the End of the Earth
30 Jul 2012

Cape Spear, Newfoundland: Journey to the End of the Earth

by M. Williams | posted in: Avalon Peninsula | 0

If you’re looking for history, splendor, majesty, and an uncommon experience, Cape Spear is your destination. From dawn to dusk, a remarkable day awaits you at the place where the land ends.

Cape Spear

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